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Yao

2019Movie1 h 43 min

ComedyDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes–75%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes–75%

Summary

From his village in northern Senegal, Yao is a 13-year-old boy ready to do anything to meet his hero: Seydou Tall, a famous French actor.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Philippe Godeau
Written by
Agnès de Sacy
Produced by
Omar Sy, Philippe Godeau
Music by
Matthieu Chedid

Everyone

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Facts

January 23, 2019 · 1 h 43 min · Comedy, Drama, Adventure

Released
January 23, 2019
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Original language
French
Made in
Senegal, France
Box office
$4 million
Available in
36 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Yao?"

Questions about Yao

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yao?

It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Yao worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4 and Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5).

Is Yao okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Yao make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Yao?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Yao in English?

French

No, it was made in French.